Star Wars Action News

Comic Con 2008 has begun and one of the most anticipated things about htis year's San Diego Comic Con is that it is the official launch of a new Star Wars collectibles company--eFX Collectibles! For those of you who can't be here at the con, we have interviewed eFX's Barry Jones and he walks us through all the great items they have on display, such as the 1:1 scale McQuarrie Darth Vader helmet, the Studio Scale Luke Skywalker's X-Wing, Asoka's lightsaber from the Clone Wars, and much more! Plus he gives us the rundown on two other licenses eFX is announcing--Battlestar Galactica and Dr. Who! Also this week, our friends at Sideshow Collectibles have donated a Light of the Jedi art print to give away for those of you not able to come to the convention. Listen for details on how to enter and win! We'll be back soon with more ComicCon goodness, so stay tuned to swactionnews.com all this weekend for more from ComicCon International 2008!

What an exhausting time for Star Wars fans and Collectors. Never one to let us sleep, Lucasfilm has Star Wars Celebration: Japan the weekend before San Diego Comic Con. Celebration Japan is likely the biggest Star Wars party in the world for 2008 and Star Wars Action News' Larry is there to cover it. Mark Hammil signing, exclusive items, and new items being shown for the first time. It's a tremendous time to be a Star Wars fan in Japan, whether you live there or are just visiting. Then we have San Diego Comic Con which Steve Sansweet promised would be a spectacular party for Star Wars fans. Marjorie, Arnie, and several other Star Wars Action News staff are going to be covering the event in great detail over the next week, starting with our exclusive Premiere Night coverage coming to you right as the doors open 7 p.m. PST. But this week we run down what is coming up at SDCC--the exclusives, the panels, and all the excitement that is to be had. With a couple international voice mails and a review of the first Coruscant Nights novel, listen to this episode of Star Wars Action News--possibly on your way to San Diego! And if you are going to this year's San Diego Comic Con we'll not only have a Star Wars Action News dinner but also a line party at Mission Bay! Dinner will be at 8 p.m. at Tio Leo, a Mexican restaurant. There are several in the area, we will be going to the one at 5302 Nappa Street in San Diego (it's near Mission Bay, so close to the TRU). Then between 10 and 10:30 we will head to the Toys R Us at Mission Bay to join the line and have some fun and trivia! There's a chance that you may be able to carpool with someone from the con to dinner or dinner to TRU, but car capacity may be limited. If interested, RSVPs are requested but not required at our forum post. Talk to you Wednesday...from San Diego!

This week's episode of Star Wars Action News is like Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick. Only instead of Ahab it's Arnie. And instead of being really really long it's only about an hour. And instead of a great white whale it's an even bigger treasure: white carded figures that have slipped out before release date. Marjorie and Arnie take you on a tour of stores trying to find employees who blithely disregard street dates in the name of efficiency. And we play voicemails from at least one listener who DID capture his great white toy. Where did he get it, and how did he get out without the dreaded sign of "Sale Not Allowed"? Listen to find out! Also this week, we have a hands-on review of the very high-end collectible Yoshitoku Vader, initially offered up for order at Celebration Japan. This is an item few will own, but listen to our podcast to find out what makes this such an incredible piece. With Scott from Tulsa and Nathan from the EU, its another great episode of Star Wars Action News as we ramp up for ComicCon! And if you're going to San Diego Comic Con don't forget, Friday, July 25th at 8 p.m. will be the Star Wars Action News dinner, and starting between 10 and 10:30 we'll be joining the line at the Mission Bay Toys R Us for the line party! RSVPs for the dinner aren't required, but they are requested so we can tell the restaurant how many people we expect. You can e-mail us at show@reviewstarwars.com to let us know you're coming, or PM arniec in the Star Wars Action News forums. Stay tuned to swactionnews.com for location information.

Tuesday July 8th marks a new era for Star Wars collectibles as 500 Star Wars fans will be able to purchase the first product from eFX Collectibles-the retouched version of Master Replicas' Stormtrooper Helmet. The mold is the same, the grill is a little cleaned up, and the base is totally different. Star Wars Action News has a hands on review of this product so you can make your final decision to whip out that credit card. Plus have you ever wished to have a vintage mint-on-card collection? If you've ever looked on eBay or at your local convention for vintage carded figures every so often you are faced with the question-is that a fake? Our vintage expert Kevin takes a look at professionally recarded vintage figures to give you the lowdown on this niche, sometimes mistakenly bought, collectible. Also this week we have plenty of news, from a review of the Wizard World con, a high-end item over 50% off hidden in the back of Toys R Us, discuss all the old items hanging out on the pegs and the few street-date breaking leaks of new toys. We preview the upcoming BIG BOOK Star Wars Frames, and run down the latest announcements from Sideshow Collectibles. With Steve updating us with his latest UK report, a slew of listener voicemails, and more; it's on this week's Star Wars Action News! And for those of you going to San Diego Comic Con we announce our plans on this episode for our Star Wars Action News dinner 8 p.m. in San Diego, followed by a SWAN line party at the Toys R Us in Mission Bay. Stay tuned for more details about dinner locations and how to RSVP.

Girls rule on this week's episode of Star Wars Action News! In Star Wars collecting women's voices are not often heard but this week sistas are doin' it for themselves in this all-female episode of Star Wars Action News. Marjorie and Andrea chat about the new Star Wars build-a-droid packs at Wal Mart, as well as some of their favorite collectibles, and Marjorie also talks to some women Star Wars fans and collectors about what they collect, why they collect, and what makes a Star Wars chick just so dang cool. It's girls gone wild on Star Wars Action News!

This week, the Star Wars Action News hosts are seeing red. They're red hopping mad, you might even say. Why? Because the new exclusive TIE Fighter "has got some red on ya" (to quote Shaun of the Dead). Yes, someone graffitied a big red garish Rebel symbol on the latest "big wing" TIE Fighter re-release, and they jacked up the price too, $53 at Entertainment Earth. Is this too much for the 4th release of this mold? Have we now got more TIE Fighters than the compliment of a Super Star Destroyer? Find out on this week's show! We also discuss this week how the new Wal Mart exclusive Droid Factory figures and Comic Book two packs are hitting shelves, with voice mail reports from listeners. We review the new collectible 10 volume hardcover Star Wars book collection from Dark Horse, and we discuss how we think Titan magazine's business model is somewhat flawed, punishing the good customers and rewarding the disloyal. With a UK segment, a Hasbro QnA, and more, it's all on this week's Star Wars Action News!

Still frothing at the mouth for new toys, the Star Wars Action News team gathered again this week to look at the upcoming July releases from Hasbro. After focusing on the vehicles last episode, this episode the group talks about the new figures of both The Legacy Collection and The Clone Wars toy lines. Which do the team want more, animated style or non? Will the animated figures sell to kids? And what is Hasbro trying to pull with sending e-mails saying figures won't go on clearance, only to be found on clearance days later? Also listen to find out where to get the 16th (and final?) Clone Wars character key (from the first Clone Wars animated series), and to hear Kevin review and discuss another vintage figure, one I'm sure vintage collectors will remember. All this and more on this week's Star Wars Action News.

July 26th is getting closer and closer (and to see how close check out all the nifty new countdown timers at swactionnews.com) and the excitement is palpable for new toys. None of the new toys has gotten the buzz as the new vehicles, and with Hasbro previewing the instruction sheets this past week even the buzz has buzz. The Star Wars Action News staff convenes for their first roundtable discussion of the season to discuss these upcoming vehicles, and will return next week with another roundtable to discuss the figures. We also have a call from Rusty in Orlando updating us to the Star Wars Weekends fun at Disney, and talk about how you can own an actual piece of the Captain Rex prop from the Star Tours ride. With a review of the Hoth Patrol TRU Battle Pack, discussion on where to find all the shadow-y Saga Legends figures, and Star Wars fun in general, it's Star Wars Action News.

Over at Amazon.com's Target store the Jungle Rancor (which is called the Battle Rancor on the box) is still in stock. Star Wars Action News ordered some and they were delivered this week. Will there be a rumble in the Felucian jungle, or are these battle-painted beasties best left on store shelves? We review the Rancor and his rider this week. Also this week, items are starting to show up in the new Clone Wars packing. Star Wars Action News staff member Kevin has found some at his local Target and he calls in with a report and some photos! With Scott From Tulsa reminding you of all the upcoming pre-orders, Nathan P. Butler answering the age-old question "Where do I start reading the EU?", Steve updating us on collecting in the UK, and a tribute to Harvey Korman, you'll find it all on this week's Star Wars Action News.

The final five Saga Legends are an elusive bunch, perhaps because so many of them are "Shadow" troopers they stay well hidden. Despite their best attempts at camouflage Star Wars Action News spotted some this week. They review the figures chosen to be rereleased as well as their special coins. We also talk about the latest for Galactic Heroes packs to be released, with new Jedi and new clones! Also this week, Kevin brings us another vintage figure review. Which figure from your childhood is being discussed? Listen to find out. We also have a Hasbro QnA discussing the conflicts between San Diego Comic Con and the release of the new Star Wars toys, Scott from Tulsa gives us an update on his latest store runs, and Arnie reviews the book the Secret History of Star Wars. And listen for your chance to win one of two copies of the last Legacy of the Force novel Invincible, autographed by author Troy Denning.

This week on Star Wars Action News, it's episode 1-4-3 and as those of you with old school pagers know, 1-4-3 means "I love you." As such, the hosts of Star Wars Action News take some time this week to remember why they love Star Wars and Star Wars collecting. In addition, last Tuesday saw the release of the final Legacy of the Force novel, Invincible by Troy Denning. Brock finished the book and provides a spoiler-free review, and Arnie sat down with Troy Denning at Borders in Oak Brook, IL to discuss some of the book's plot points. If you've read Invincible this is an interview not to miss! (and if you've not read Invincible, save this show in a special location on your hard drive to listen to as soon as you finish the final page). With a poll of the week, Scott From Tulsa's store report, and an update on Red 5's charity walk, we really hope you enjoy this week's Star Wars Action News.

Rancors with blue stripes, Stormtroopers in black armor, Darth Vader with slashes across his chest, battle droids on STAPs and Wampas and Tauntauns...these are the things people are hunting for. This week on Star Wars Action News, our Toys R Us employee bothan spy tells us which of these are showing up at Toys R Us, and in what quantity, and then our listeners fill us in on what they've been finding. Also this week, we take a close look at the remaining 5 Force Unleasehd figures, Battle Damaged Darth Vader, Rahm Kota, The Shadow Guard, the EVO Trooper, and the Jumptrooper. Are these worth hunting for, and will the be on pegs for much longer? Listen to find out! Finally, we have another e-bay charity auction this week to sponsor forum member Red 5's part in the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk in Dallas Tx May 17th, 2008. Thanks to a lister's donation we are auctioning off a Gentle Giant animated R2-D2 Yoda maquette! Find the link at swactionnews.com. Thank you for listening.

It's a great time to be a Star Wars fan, isn't it? There's not one but two toy lines hovering in the not so distant future, Star Wars returns to theaters in August overcoming all expectations, and there's a brand new collectibles company, eFX, breaking onto the scene. As such, listeners of Star Wars Action News direct the conversations for this week's show. We discuss some preferred method of storing loose figures, a re-edited version of Star Wars, some classic Star Wars records, and the trio of Lego Star Wars Nintendo DS Lunchboxes. Also this week we discuss the new exclusive items from Sideshow Collectibles and Nathan P. Butler (author of the Star Wars Tales issue "Equals And Opposites" which will have a comic book 2-pack coming out soon!) giving us an expanded universe update. And remember, the Star Wars Action News bookclub is taking sign-ups now to join us in reading Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson. Bookclub members read the books together, discuss them on the Star Wars Action News forums, and then members can join in a roundtable discussion about the books which is then released as a Book Club podcast! To join the Book Club in reading Jedi Search, with the first appearances of characters such as Kyp Durron, Admiral Daala, and Exar Kun, go to the Star Wars Action News forums and sign up today! Thank you for listening.

On this week's Star Wars Action News podcast we come to you from the Pittsburgh Comicon 2008 where the Star Wars Action News hosts held panels on Star Wars collecting. We report on the con and scour the vendors' booths for any Star Wars items available. Also this week, everyone knows that keeping a large carded figure collection can take a lot of space. A LOT of space. We look at the options of loosing some of those figures from their cards and ways to store the figures in a safe way. Finally we have a double dose of vintage as Darth Gawth continues reviewing vintage mint-on-card figures in his collection, and Darth Bounty informs us about the ancestors of the Titanium figures, Kenner's first die-cast Star Wars vehicle line. And with a Hasbro QnA that puts the Aayla Secura decal sheet issue to bed once and for all, this is a Star Wars Action News not to be missed!

The collecting community has been watching the progress of new Star Wars collectibles licensee eFX with great interest, and we were rewarded this week with the announcement of the first product from eFX--a full scale Stormtrooper helmet. Given how sought after the Master Replicas version of this helmet is, and with only 500 being released by eFX, this is sure to be a very hot seller. eFX CEO Bryan Ono sat down with us this week to talk about the Stormtrooper helmet, what's the same as the MR version, what's different, and how both domestic and international collectors can get their hands on it. Also this week, for years Star Wars collectors complained that the Hasbro and Kenner TIE Fighters had wings that were too small, too out of scale with the cockpit to be movie accurate. Then in 2005 Hasbro responded by giving us a Target exclusive "big wing" TIE Fighter. For years, Star Wars collectors complained that the Hasbro and Kenner TIE Fighters were blue, not at all the color they appeared to be on screen. In 2005 Hasbro responded by giving us a gray TIE fighter. From there things can only get worse... Hasbro started to mix and match wing size and colors. Toys R Us recently got in the third exclusive release of the "big wing" TIE Fighter, this time in "whitish gray". How different is it from the previous Toys R Us gray fighter, and from the Target blue fighter? We discussion those issues this week. Also this week we look at the latest Target exclusives in both 3.75" scale and for the Galactic Heroes. From Mustufar to Kashyyyk to Endor, there are battle packs galore, and with a new Jedi starfighter to boot! Which of these items are worth the money and which should you wait to get red tagged? We tell you on this week's Star Wars Action News.

This is a week of surprises. First, Star Wars fans were surprised over the weekend when the new, full trailer for the upcoming Clone Wars Animated Movie was leaked onto the internet (with Polish subtitles). As our first peek at the story of the seventh theatrical Star Wars release, Marjorie and Arnie give their thoughts on what expectations they have for the film, and discuss forum member's opinions of the trailer. Next, Galactic Hunter's Adam May broke some amazing news about a huge (literally) new release from Hasbro due out this summer. It's a new Millennium Falcon, and it's bigger and badder than ever. The Star Wars Action News hosts run down this information and review the pre-release information of the item. Finally, something unexpected dropped into the Sithsonian this week as Marjorie and Arnie bought an Arcade game. With a weekend's drive from Illinois to Tennessee, they took this opportunity to hit most of the Wal Marts along the way looking for the ellusive Force Unleashed wave of Hasbro figures. Did they buy the arcade game, and did they find any figures along the way? All that and more will be revealed on this exciting episode of Star Wars Action News.

We don't know who at Hasbro the Target executive buyers have dirt on, but it must be someone as so far in 2008 Target has had the largest number of exclusives of any retailer. With the Galactic Hero packs, the Aayla Secura starfighter, the Order 66 2-packs, and the upcoming Force Unleashed Rancor, plus more, Target is the "spot" to shop. This week, the hosts of Star Wars Action News stumbled upon a trove of Target exclusives, and provide a detailed look at the new Order 66 2-packs. Also on this week's Star Wars Action News, Starwars.com last week announced the most recent release date for the highly anticipated game The Force Unleashed, and to accompany that announcement was a video showing the game on various platforms including the Nintendo Wii, DS, and the Playstation 2 and PSP. Arnie and Marjorie look at these various Force Unleashed versions to talk about what's exclusive to each and which they must have. Finally this week, we have a revised Expanded Universe report from Nathan discussing EU that doesn't focus on movie-characters, and Jakob ponders the lull in Hasbro product between now and The Clone Wars. All this and more on this week's Star Wars Action News!

In this episode of the Star Wars Action News Book Club podcast, Arnie and other book club members discuss the first "Expanded Universe" Star Wars novel ever: Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster. We discuss old Jedi, Yuzzem, and the Kaiburr crystal. (Some images courtesy of Wikipedia.org, Wookieepedia.com, JediTempleArchives.com, and Yakface.com)

They did it for Episode I, they did it for Episode II, they did it for Episode III, they do it for every exclusive at cons, and most famously they did it to see George Lucas at Celebration III. Yes, that's right, I'm talking about Star Wars fans forming lines. This year we see what no one expected--Star Wars back in theaters with the Clone Wars animated movie on August 15, 2008 and the Star Wars Action News team have started their own lines. In New York, Dallas, Cincinatti, Mesa, AZ, and Springfield, IL Star Wars Action News staff have broken out their tents, sleeping bags, cellphones and laptops to begin the four and a half month wait for Clone Wars to open. While standing on line this week, Marjorie and Arnie discuss a couple of the new Funko Bobbleheads, and Arnie returned to the home of the seller who sold him four vintage Power of the Force figures last week and returns with four more vintage carded figures this week. Listen to find out all the details. All this and more on this week's Star Wars Action News.

In the first episode of the Star Wars Action News Book Club podcast, Arnie and other book club members discuss the first piece of Star Wars to ever hit the public: the novel Star Wars credited to George Lucas but ghost written by Alan Dean Foster. Also included in this episode is an interview with Alan Dean Foster where he discusses writing Star Wars as well as the first Expanded Universe book, Splinter of the Mind's Eye. (Some images courtesy of Wikipedia.org, Wookieepedia.com, JediTempleArchives.com and Yakface.com)

Jedi-Con 2008 was in Germany this past weekend, and while not a lot of hard news, some very interesting and "almost confirmed" rumors were floated about. Star Wars Action News reporter Steve was there and reports back to us with details about Celebration Japan, Celebration 5's possible location, and even another Celebration in a certain country down under. He also managed to score a Jedi-Con exclusive Shadow Trooper 2-pack for one lucky Star Wars Action News listener! Listen to find out how you can win. Also this week, have you ever find yourself in a strange house on a rainy Monday night, talking to someone you've never met before and then pulling out some cash and filling up a box full of vintage figures? That's what happened to Arnie when he replied to a local newspaper classified ad for a Star Wars collection for sale. He didn't expect to find much but ended up taking home a boxload of "new" vintage figures. Marjorie and Arnie share the details of this experience in this week's episode of Star Wars Action News, and we'll also give you the lowdown on a licensed one-of-a-kind Star Wars collectible he has for sale. Finally, Marjorie and Arnie review the three new Evolution sets, Fett, Sith, and Vader's Secret Apprentice from The Force Unleashed. We also look at some of the new Titanium vehicles and give a proper review to the new Grievous Starship. And Scott From Tulsa checks in with his sightings of The Force Unleashed figures in Hasbro's 2008 Wave 2. All this and more on this week's Star Wars Action News.

As we prepare for Easter and the debut of Spring we find the regular stores full of Easter items. While there was no Star Wars Easter Basket to be found, there were some Easter offerings at Target -- A stuffed Darth Vader with jelly beans, an Easter egg dyeing kit, and an...edible watch? Marjorie and Arnie review these items on this week's Star Wars Action News. Also this week, the new Hasbro AT-AP is showing up in stores. We review that three-legged walker. Finally this week, Gawth returns with his latest vintage figure review, and Arnie discusses two recent vintage purchases from a local auction house. All that and more on this week's Star Wars Action News.

Got Utapau Shadow Trooper Helmet? That was the question of the moment last Wednesday as hundreds of computers flooded Razors Edge Collectibles trying to get this final, exclusive Master Replicas MiniHelmet. This week on Star Wars Action News, Marjorie and Arnie discuss the brouhaha surrounding the staggered release of this exclusive collectible, and review another exclusive MR MiniHelmet, the Shadow Stormtrooper SDCC exclusive (arriving recently on he doorsteps of people who pre-ordered). Also this week, we discuss the reent news surrounding Gentle Giant's method of validating Obi-Wan in Clone Armor statue owners for their mini-bust discount, and review the exclusive Holographic Darth Maul mini-bust. Finally this week we have a voicemail section bursting with Force Unleashed figure finds, and a review of the Wal-Mart exclusive Millennium Falcon Galactic Heroes vehicle, and a discussion on if Bultar Swan is worthy of a place in a figure pack called Jedi Evolutions. All this and more on Star Wars Action News!

This week on Star Wars Action News we have musician Richard Cheese. Perhaps most famous for his version of "Get Down With The Sickness" which plays in the movie Dawn of the Dead, Richard has long been a Star Wars fan. On his latest album, Dick at Night, he has even included a version of the Imperial March! We talk to Richard about how he swank-ifies all the classic hits on his albums, as well as his affinity for Star Wars. Listen to the interview, and then head over to www.richardcheese.com to buy the album! Also this week, Marjorie and Arnie discuss their latest toy finds and how a recent figure may just help Star Trek customizers with their collections, and we also look at the Hallmark Star Wars Valentines Day music cards. Scott From Tulsa gives us a store report, and The Ginger Prince gives us an update on his collecting efforts in the UK. Finally, Nathan P. Butler returns to give us a rundown on all the recent and upcoming EU happenings, as well as another Expanded Universe character focus, this time focusing on a very recent Comic 2-pack! With an e-bay item of the week that has to be seen to believed, you'll find it all on this week's Star Wars Action News. And next week, Star Wars Action News will be hosting panels and a booth at the Dallas All-Con, as well as having a Star Wars Action News dinner on Saturday night. If interested, come by our forums and find out all the details.

This week on Star Wars Action News we have musician Richard Cheese. Perhaps most famous for his version of "Get Down With The Sickness" which plays in the movie Dawn of the Dead, Richard has long been a Star Wars fan. On his latest album, Dick at Night, he has even included a version of the Imperial March! We talk to Richard about how he swank-ifies all the classic hits on his albums, as well as his affinity for Star Wars. Listen to the interview, and then head over to www.richardcheese.com to buy the album! Also this week, Marjorie and Arnie discuss their latest toy finds and how a recent figure may just help Star Trek customizers with their collections, and we also look at the Hallmark Star Wars Valentines Day music cards. Scott From Tulsa gives us a store report, and The Ginger Prince gives us an update on his collecting efforts in the UK. Finally, Nathan P. Butler returns to give us a rundown on all the recent and upcoming EU happenings, as well as another Expanded Universe character focus, this time focusing on a very recent Comic 2-pack! With an e-bay item of the week that has to be seen to believed, you'll find it all on this week's Star Wars Action News. And next week, Star Wars Action News will be hosting panels and a booth at the Dallas All-Con, as well as having a Star Wars Action News dinner on Saturday night. If interested, come by our forums and find out all the details.

Ever wanted to go to Toy Fair? Thinking of the glitz and the glamor of as yet unreleased toys? Well, this week Marjorie and Arnie bring you a special video podcast, reporting on all that goes on behind the doors at Toy Fair. Walking you through every step of their two day Toy Fair tour, you will get to see the Toy Fair floor, what's inside the private Hasbro and Gentle Giant showrooms, and exactly how cool that upcoming Hasbro AT-TE is in full motion video. Also this week we take a look at mini-mag figure stands. Now new and improved with stronger magnets, Arnie was smitten by these unique items for figure displays. We show you all that we saw at Toy Fair. And to finish off the episode, the Paducah Imperials, who in our last video podcast were trying in vein to find a McQuarrie Chewbacca when they were so thwarted by Darth Vader in the aisles of Wal Mart, are back on the toy hunt... We hope you enjoy this special video episode of Star Wars Action News. Music: Back to New York by The Stone Coyotes, Welcome to the City by The Majestic Twelve, The Podsafe Music Network

Continuing coverage as Arnie and Marjorie travel to New York to bring you the latest news and images from Toy Fair 2008. See and get first impressions of the products your favorite vendors have. This promises to be a big year with The Force Unleashed hitting your console of choice and The Clone Wars animated series coming to both the big and small screen. What products are in store. Tune in to find out. Toy Fair 2008, Gentle Giant, Kotobukiya, and More. Arnie and Marjorie were quite busy today and made their rounds to many other vendors at the fair. They got to see the newest offerings from Gentle Giant and Kotobukiya. They also had a chance to visit with Cardamundi, FunKo, WizKids and more. Including a place that has kites! Find out all you want to know about how Star Wars is branching out this year.

Arnie and Marjorie travel to New York to bring you the latest news and images from Toy Fair 2008. See and get first impressions of the products your favorite vendors have. This promises to be a big year with The Force Unleashed hitting your console of choice and The Clone Wars animated series coming to both the big and small screen. What products are in store. Tune in to find out. Toy Fair 2008, Hasbro and Lego: The first stop today was the Hasbro booth. Arnie and Marjorie got samplings of the concurrent lines of figures including animated style Clone Wars figures and the realistic style of The Legacy Collection. Many vehicles, mutlipacks, and other products await us. If 2007 was the year of the ewoke, 2008 is Year of the Droid at Hasbro. Our collecting duo also swung by the Lego booth to see all the great sets coming out with tie ins to both The Force Unleashed and The Clone Wars.

Love is in the air on this week's Star Wars Action News. First, Vader has found some lovin' over at Target as bright red lipstick is visible on some Valentines Day items. Also this week, Marjorie gives Arnie his Valentine's Day gift a little early--Arnie's first Vintage MOC figure (since the 80's, that is). Listen to find out all the details. Also this week, Scott from Tulsa gives us an in-depth report of what he's finding, Brock fills us in on his thoughts on the two Darth Bane novels, Path to Destruction and Rule of Two, and continuing his monthly vintage segments, Kevin tells us about the next vintage figure in his collection. All this and more in this week's Star Wars Action News!!!

The 2008 figures are hitting hard and fast. 2-1B, Mustafar Panning Droids, Darth Vader, and many other Episode 3 figures are being found both in stores and online. Find out where these figures are showing up, and hear Arnie and Marjorie discuss these figures on this week's Star Wars Action News. Also this week, Nathan is back giving us an EU update, and it's an important one. Star Wars comics have NEVER had a cross-over event like the current Star Wars: Vector storyline. Nathan brings you up to speed with everything you need to know in his February EU report. With a Hasbro Q&A covering Force F/X sabers, Ewoks, and Kybucks (oh my!), a reflection on the yellowing of toys, and a discussion of a possible price increase in Titanium ships, this week's Star Wars Action News is a must-listen.